Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

towheaded

adjective
ˈtoʊˌhɛdɪd
Definition
Having very light blonde or yellowish hair.
Examples
  • She was a towheaded girl with bright blue eyes.
  • The towheaded toddlers played happily in the sun.
  • His towheaded appearance made him stand out in the group.
Meaning
The term ‘towheaded’ refers to a person, especially a child, who has hair that is very pale blonde, resembling tow, which is a rough fiber of flax or hemp.
Synonyms
  • blonde
  • fair-haired
  • light-haired